- 1). Position the lift point of a jack directly underneath the center of the differential, then raise the Mustang with the jack until both rear tires lift off the ground.
- 2). Place a single jack stand underneath each frame rail, then lower the Mustang onto the stands with the jack.
- 3). Raise the lift point of the jack until it rests securely against the bottom of the differential. (The jack is all that will support the differential when the rear bushings are replaced.)
- 4). Remove the rear shackles from the back of each leaf spring. One half of each shackle fits against the side of its leaf spring. The two shackle halves are connected with two bolt and nut combinations; one located at the top of the shackle assembly and one at the bottom. Remove both nuts with a wrench, then pull the two shackle halves apart.
- 5). Slide the old bushings off each shackle assembly, then slide the new bushings onto the assembly.
- 6). Place each shackle half against the side of the assembly's leaf spring, then secure the assembly in place with the two nuts using the wrench.
- 7). Raise the Mustang with the jack until the car lifts off the jack stands, then pull the jack stands away from the frame rails and lower the Mustang to the ground.
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